Kayla Kennedy
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center
Ashtabula,OH
1
Language
3
Certifications
2
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse delivering direct bedside care, vital signs monitoring, and accurate medication administration across acute and long-term care settings. Coordinates 8+ admission and discharge transitions per week, updates care plans, and documents patient responses in electronic health records. Trains new RNs and works with physicians to keep care aligned with treatment plans and facility standards.
Work History
ACLS
11 Months- Provided direct patient care prioritizing comfort and safety while responding promptly to call lights.
- Assess patient conditions regularly and escalate concerns to the care team when status changes.
- Administer 50 medication doses per shift while following patient safety and documentation protocols.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated daily care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
7 Months- Monitored 8 to 25 patients daily, delivering direct care and tracking vital signs to identify clinical changes promptly.
- Develop individualized care plans for residents, aligning nursing interventions with changing health needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to enhance understanding of day-to-day care routines.
- Mentored new RNs on best practices and facility policies, fostering consistency and adherence to standards of care within the unit.
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Evaluated patients for complications and coordinated critical care treatment, facilitating timely responses to patient needs.
- Administered 50+ medications and treatments daily, enhancing patient care plans and improving symptom management.
- Supported individualized care plan development for diverse patients, ensuring interventions aligned with evolving clinical needs.
- Maintained a safe patient environment by following infection control policies and procedures throughout care activities.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to ensure timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, addressing diverse patient needs and conditions to enhance overall patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care quality and effectively coordinate patient treatment.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Patient education
Infection control protocols
Care plan development
Electronic health records
Reporting and documentation
Shift handoff communication
Admission and discharge coordination
Interdisciplinary care coordination
IV therapy
Pressure injury prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Adult Cardiovascular Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACLS
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mentor
07.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Kent State University Ashtabula
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Read More